Lead Lab Automation Engineer

Job Duties And Responsibilities

Candidates must be willing to participate in at least one in-person interview, which may include a live whiteboarding or technical assessment session. The Lead Lab Automation Engineer resolves network, device, and test framework bottlenecks across Dish Commercial OnStream lab operations and Video/OTT platforms. This role stabilizes multi-client testing environments across Sling, Dish, and Dany by architecting robust automation frameworks, triaging complex production defects, and establishing strict lab governance. Through strategic CI/CD integration and AI tool adoption, the role streamlines release readiness and eliminates manual QA overhead. Ultimately, this position bridges lab operations with engineering stakeholders to ensure high-capacity, reliable release cycles.

What Success Looks Like (Objectives)

• Arcitect and scale Python-based automation frameworks with integrated CI/CD pipelines to enable continuous regression testing across video and OTT applications.
• Establish lab network governance, device allocation schedules, and safety policies to eliminate resource contention and optimize multi-team usability.
• Drive release readiness by managing test activities, triaging complex field issues, and analyzing test execution trends to minimize flaky tests.
• Leverage AI-driven testing tools and virtualization methodologies to automate repetitive lab maintenance tasks, power cycling, and test case execution.
• Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders and external vendors to deliver concise status communications, capacity metrics, and a long-term automation roadmap.

Skills, Experience And Requirements

• Core Skills and Competencies (What you'll bring)
• Expertise in architecting scalable UI, API, and embedded automation frameworks from scratch using Python and modern CI/CD tools.
• Domain expertise in live TV and streaming delivery protocols, including IPTV, OTT, QAM, multicast, and HLS/DASH streaming architectures.
• Advanced network literacy encompassing VLAN management, Wi-Fi configuration, firewall rules, DHCP reservations, and packet analysis.
• Technical leadership capabilities in team management, vendor relations, stakeholder communication, and release execution for complex engineering environments.
• Practical AI application skills to evaluate, integrate, and optimize AI/ML testing tools and automated infrastructure processes.
• Additional Qualifications
• Experience with DISH/EchoStar product ecosystems and embedded device lab setups.
• Proven track record in production support testing and complex field issue replication.
• Minimum Requirements
• Minimum Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science Engineering, or a closely related field.
• Minimum Experience: 8+ years of experience in Software Test Automation, including 6+ years in a technical lead or senior engineering role.
• Required Technical Skills:
• Must have experience with: Python-based test automation frameworks and modern CI/CD orchestration tools (Jenkins, GitLab CI, or GitHub Actions).
• Live TV delivery ecosystems (IPTV, OTT, QAM, multicast, HLS/DASH streaming).
• Embedded device log analysis and network configuration (ADB, Wireshark, VLANs, Wi-Fi routers).

Pay, Benefits & Schedule

Salary Ranges: Compensation: $110,100.00/Year - $157,300.00/Year

Benefits: We offer versatile health perks, including flexible spending accounts, HSA, a 401(k) Plan with company match, ESPP, career opportunities, and a flexible time away plan; all benefits can be viewed here: EchoStar Benefits.

The base pay range shown is a guideline. Individual total compensation will vary based on factors such as qualifications, skill level, and competencies; compensation is based on the role's location and is subject to change based on work location.

The posting will be active for a minimum of 3 days. The active posting will continue to extend by 3 days until the position is filled.